Free Domain Names from UpperLink

In order to populate the .NG Registry with Active domains, Upperlink Limited is giving out 50,000 domains free. This promo will be on till the end of February or till the 50,000 free domains are exhausted.
This means that your open domains will not be paid for during this period.

Upperlink is giving out:

Free Domain Names
Free DNS
+
Complementary Services
Up to 50 free emails (7 GB Capacity each)
Free Website Builder and Tools
Free Hosting

However, there are conditions attached.

Please see the Terms and Conditions below.

Terms and Conditions
1. NIRA’s Domain Name Policy applies to domain registration.

2. Domains will be registered under the .NG extension for example for my domain to be registered on .com.ng will be registered as mydomain.com.ng.

3. The offer applies only to open domains .com.ng, .org.ng, .name.ng, .mobi.ng, .sch.ng

4. NIRAs policy on premium names stand please see NIRAs premium domain name list. Domains listed in this category cannot be registered, such domains will be auctioned.

5. For multiple year registrations only the first year will be charged. Subsequent years will be paid for, this means that if you’re registering for 5 years, the first year will be free, 4 years will be paid for.

6. Registrants of the offer must ensure that their domains are ACTIVE and constantly updated with web content, squatting and domain parking will not be tolerated, such domains will be deleted.

7. No domain name may be used, directly or indirectly, by any site that contains and not limited to fraudulent, defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, offensive, obscene, infringing, or threatening content. NIRA reserves the right to delete the domain if discovered that they are used for such activities.

8. The renewal fee of N1,500.00 must be paid by the registrant on a yearly basis to sustain the domain after the first year (2011 which will be registered free of charge).

9. Registrants must agree at the time of registration that, to the best of their knowledge, the name they are registering does not violate trademark law in Nigeria.

Do take advantage of this offer and register your ACTIVE domains NOW.

To sign up for free domains Click Here
http://www.upperlink.com.ng/web/?page_id=1

Send a mail to freeedomains@upperlink.com.ng for more details

NOTE
If you have already registered you can register new companies and tell others.

Web Development

I have since discovered that there’s hardly anything be it product or service that is not widely available on the Internet if you take time out to really search for it.  Developing  a database website when you’re not an I.T geek is not a child’s play and especially within the country. If you decide to embark on this journey, be prepared to shelve a good amount of money aside.

I understand more than ever why E-commerce sites have not taken off in Nigeria for small businesses. If you’re a small business owner out there and you want to take your business to the next level, you can log onto Odesk . It’s a community of web designers and web developers from around the world vying for your projects.

I recommend this site cos you can determine how much you’re willing to pay and watch developers and web designers bid for your projects. I’d suggest you give it a try if you’re on a tight budget.  

Creative juices…

At this time in my life, I have come to appreciate the hard work involved in designing a website and bringing business concepts to life. While searching for a web designer and developer, I came across a site that brings creative people and clients who may need these services known as crowdSPRING. Experienced or budding creative graphic and web designers who need an extra income by the side, can sign up. Please bear in mind that you’ll be competing with several creative people worldwide. So, give it your best shot.

Finally, I found a prospective web designer who has developed a first draft of what will eventually be my homepage. I also observed that not all web designers can develop coded websites. Why is that? Are there web designers out there who can design as well as develop? I’d really like to know.

HTML or WYSISWYG?

So, i’m at the stage where I have to start creating online forms. This is not an easy aspect of designing websites cos it’s either you use HTML codes or you simply use WYSISWYG (simply means ‘what you see is what you get’).

This particular application saves you the time and stress involved in creating online forms. However, my issue or concern is when you decide to create more complex forms that require more than three fields such as an online order form which also incorporates ecommerce application for making payments. How do I go about that.

Another issue is creating a sign up form where prospective clients can login to make use of services I intend to offer. How do I write a code for that. Curently, i’m attending an online class for writing HTML codes at About so I can learn how to create simple online forms. I’ve also been surfing for other sites that can teach me how to create online forms that are usable.

If there’s anyone out there who’s more knowledgeable in these matters, please feel free to share your knowledge.